Billy Joel, 76, Is ‘Not Dying’ After Revealing Rare Brain Disorder Diagnosis

**Billy Joel, 76, Committed to Recovery Despite Health Issues**

Billy Joel is determined to persevere through recent health challenges. During the June 3 episode of SiriusXM’s "The Howard Stern Show," host Howard Stern shared insights from a conversation with the iconic musician, stating, "Yeah, he does have issues, but he said, ‘Yeah, you can tell people, you know, I’m not dying.’" Stern emphasized that Joel wants to assure fans of his well-being, mentioning, "He just, he’s gotta deal with some medical stuff, but he was delightful. As detailed by the Alzheimer’s Association, NPH is characterized by cerebrospinal fluid buildup in the brain’s ventricles, leading to difficulty in walking, memory issues, and involuntary urine leakage. In a May 23 Instagram statement, Joel’s representative disclosed, "Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Joel expressed his regret for disappointing fans: "I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding." Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, also expressed gratitude for the support: "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support.

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